Cake Decorating
Roberta Hovermale
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Gingerbread Holiday Decorations
Using gingerbread for decorative holiday items
Gingerbread - Part 2 - Some New Twists on A Traditional Favorite
Why not go outside the nine dots and construct an inventive building that expresses your version of your own edible real estate.
A traditional favorite - gingerbread - recipes, tips and ideas
There's Nothing to Fear - Its Only Ganache!
Ganache is nothing more than heating chocolate and cream together so it can then be poured over a cake to form a smooth chocolate surface which is then decorated.
A different twist on Devil's Food Cake
Chocolate Curls is a wonderful garnish for cakes that can take them from great to fabulous! Granted this type of garnish requires patience and practice but your efforts will be well worth it.
Down on the Farm - Farm Theme Cakes
Here are some ideas to bring a “down home feeling” to a farm theme cake.
Chocolate Roses made from edible Chocolate Clay can be an impressive decoration that is easy to make.
Crumb Coating - The Beginning to a Smooth Finish
A crumb coating is used as the basis for a smooth finish for your frosting. Having a smooth surface not speckled with small crumbs makes your cake a much nicer and easier place to work on.
Pumpkin is very versatile and has been incorporated in cooking from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. Featured are some decorating ideas and recipes.
Whether you’re doing a cake for a child or an adult , an animal theme cake is a fun way to go.
The leaves are turning colors and the air is has a chilly crispness to it - the Fall Season is making its welcome presence known. In carrying out this theme for cakes I selected some sites that maybe be appropriate for weddings as well as all occasion cakes.
Learn how to fold batter correctly.
No one wants the edges of their cakes getting dried out and brown before the center is done? But how can you combat that problem? Well taking the cue from a time proven baker’s technique , Baking Strips were made.
Choo Choo! Choo Choo! Chug a Chug a Chug a Chug a.....Choo Choo ! The train is rolling down the tracks unto its next destination .... Your Cake!
Where to Find Custom Made, Unique Wedding Cake Toppers
So for those in search of the more accurate rendition of the couple or want a unique cake topper that represents the bridal couple’s interests, ethnicity, cultural heritage, or incorporate other aspects of the new couple may be interested to peruse the following web sites.
Butter Cream Frosting is a traditional choice for frosting most cakes. Its creamy smooth texture makes it great to work with - whether you are doing a smooth finish or using it for borders.
Sometimes you may be asked to do the cake cutting at a reception or the bridal couple will ask for instructions so that their family member or friend doing the cutting won’t make a mess of their cake. So now you can come to their rescue with this information.
Measurements Part 2- Imperial, US and Metric
Resources for Conversion Charts,Tables and Calculators for US,Imperial and Metric Weights and Measurements
Measurements Part 1 - Their Importance
Baking is a science - and should be treated like that(to a degree). You need to use standard measurements that are always accurate and the same to acquire consistent results
Let Them Eat Cupcakes! - Part One
Cupcakes? Yes, cupcakes they can be a delightful decorating option opening up a new “canvas” to display your art. Today cupcakes are not just delegated as the other choice for what dessert should be served at a child’s birthday party or a quick snack to munch on.
Ideas and Recipes for Fourth of July Cakes and Cookies
Need some fresh ideas for Independence Day ! Well take a look at the following sites for some innovative ideas for this holiday.
Father's Day Origins and Cake Ideas
Some cake decorating ideas for Father's Day.
Take a Picture It Lasts Longer! - Building Your Portfolio
Whether you are a professional full time cake decorator or do it for your family and friends or it’s an occasional hobby - take photos of all your work! Not only is it helpful to potential clients in order to see what you can do but also to do to chart ...
“Speed Scratch Cakes - What’s that ?” Making a “speed scratch” cake is starting with using a boxed cake mix as your base and then adding your own special touches.Using a pre-made product as your base in a recipe isn’t a cop out and perhaps could be the help you’re looking ...
Crystallizing & Sugar Coating Fresh Flowers for Cake Decorating
Using crystallized( or also referred to as “Candied” or Sugared”) flowers can make for a beautiful finish on a cake and also be a wonderful addition to your cake decorating repertoire. This type of garnish can add interest and either heighten the elegance or whimsical design of the cake.
Meringue made its historic debut in 1720 and now over 280 years later its still going strong.
Getting lost in a jungle of terms you are trying to understand can be very frustrating. To lead you out of this tangled web it can sometimes become - there are available online glossaries for baking ingredients and baking terms.
Sugar Artistry: Sculptures Made with Pulled and Blown Sugar
Pulled and Blown Sugar are types of Sugar Artistry that can produce beautiful sculptures of a shiny, golden color.
Piping Gel and Decorating Gels
Piping Gel and Decorating Gel have various uses that range from doing design work( writing on your cake, stained glass effect, a lake etc.), to preparing your cake to be iced, or to decoratively glaze fruit and baked goods.
Give Your Wrists and Hands A Break !
Workers with hand intensive jobs can sometimes experience wrist and hand discomfort after being involved for long periods of time in repetitive motions - and Cake Decorators are no exception. In the long run doing some preventative action now can payoff big in the future.
The Groom's Cake - Decorating a Wedding Confection for Guests or Party Favours
With its roots in Southern tradition, the groom’s cake has been around for quite some time and is making a fashionable comeback on the wedding scene.
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Chocolate Style!
Since Valentine’s Day is notorious for chocolate giving and consumption, why not incorporate chocolate in delectable and scrumptious ways to celebrate in style.
Laissez les bons temps rouler(let the good times roll!) with Mardi Gras King Cake.
High Altitude Baking: How to Adjust Recipes Above Sea Level
High Altitude baking can deflate more than your cake, but adjusting ingredients, process and temperature can help your pastries and spirits rise.
A brief overview of some important tools that can make a difference for you as a decorator.
Whether you decorate at home or in a professional shop having the right tools can make your decorating efforts more successful.
Welcome to Cake Decorating 101
Welcome to Cake Decorating 101 where you can learn the basics and techniques to set your cakes apart from the rest.